Triglav

Triglav is the highest peak in the Julian Alps and in Slovenia, with an elevation of 2,864 meters (9,396 feet). It is located in the northwestern part of the country, in the Julian Alps near Lake Bohinj. The name Triglav means three heads or three peaks, referring to its three prominent summits.

Triglav has long been a central symbol of Slovenian identity. The mountain’s three summits are often depicted in national iconography, and the term Triglav appears in Slovenian poetry, art, and institutional emblems. The symbol is closely associated with the nation as a whole and its cultural heritage.

Triglav is the core feature of Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park, established in 1981. The park protects parts of the western Julian Alps around the massif, including karst landscapes, alpine meadows, and a range of flora and fauna.

Access and ascent: the summit is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers. A common base is the Kredarica alpine hut at about 2,515 meters, from which routes lead to the summit via several ridges. Summer ascents are common, while winter ascents require mountaineering experience and appropriate equipment.